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Looking to deepen your faith and find meaningful connections? Don’t miss our Discipleship Fair!

Sunday, September 29 fellowship hall 11:45 to 1:00 pm

Table Regular Meeting- Let’s Catch Up and Plan Ahead

Tuesday, October 1, fellowship hall & by zoom, 6:30 pm

Here we go again! St. Peter's ANNUAL FALL Yard Sale!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 - 8:30 AM TO 1:00 PM

Thinking of downsizing? Preparing for an estate sale? Time to clear out your garage?

St Peter’s United Church needs your donations!

Consider letting St Peter’s semi-annual yard sale help you get rid of unwanted items!!

Proceeds from the yard sales: “support St. Peter’s programs and local charities… helping to build a better world for all…”

Twenty percent (20%) of the net proceeds from the fall yard sale will support the Sudbury Food Bank and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

In addition to the request for quality items listed, please consider donating gently used water bottles (insulated or not), as well as backpacks and luggage. These will support a downtown outreach program, making donated items available to the many who struggle with homelessness and/or poor/inadequate housing.

Two opportunities for donation drop offs:

·Saturday September 28th at the Field House next to the Church between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

·Thursday October 3rd at the Church – basement side door between 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

You are invited to the Fall Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to find the treasures and items you didn’t know you needed at St. Peter’s United Church,203 York Street, Sudbury

Don’t miss this opportunity to once again, make a difference in our community.

Help wanted!!! Senior’s Peer Engagement Coordinator

St Peter’s United Church has been funded by the Employment and Social Development Canada – New Horizon, to establish a Senior’s Peer Engagement Project with an end date of March 31, 2025.

The target population includes those who identify as 55+ and who are members of St Peter’s congregation. There are three objectives within the project:

To minimize isolation encouraging trained volunteers to connect with congregational members who are isolated due to emotional, and/or physical situations.
To promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations who have experience and/or interest in working with targeted population.
To promote “peer engagement”, project recipients engaging with others promoting peer-led supports.

St Peter’s United Church is actively seeking an individual to work this one-year contract.

Working hours are eight (8) per month.
Competitive hourly rate + 4% vacation pay.
Interest and knowledge on issues of those who identify as 55+.
Awareness of social services/community organizations providing services to targeted population a bonus.
Organizational and communication skills
Ability to facilitate small groups and/or workshops.

Position description & project workplan are available upon request. Responses will be made week of April 14th. Any questions on this initiative, or interest in forwarding your name for consideration, please do so to:

Richard Rainville

Treasurer, St Peter’s United Church

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And so, the Kinsmen Campaign Begins!!

Ruth and Don Runion are the first to assist with an evening of stuffing envelopes. This activity ensures that all on the Kinsmen’s mailing list receive the announcement of upcoming Showcase Sweepstake, as well as a glimpse at this year’s pamphlet highlighting sponsors, prizes, and recipient charities - including St Peter’s United Church!!